A grand reception was held in Lahore in honour of Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, highlighting the growing importance of collaboration between academia and industry in the country’s development. The event was
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has launched an enhanced version of its Faculty Exchange Programme, opening new avenues for Pakistani academics to engage with leading international universities while inviting foreign scholars to contribute to the country’s higher education sector.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has formally commenced the distribution phase of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme, announcing that laptops have been successfully dispatched to universities across Pakistan, marking a significant step toward promoting digital learning among students.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, in collaboration with Ilma University, has taken a significant step toward strengthening academic standards by organizing a three-day national program titled “Together for Quality Excellence — Leadership Engagement for Transforming QA Systems in Pakistan.”
The National Academy of Higher Education-supported National Outreach Programme for Faculty and National Outreach Programme for Management concluded with a joint closing ceremony at the Senate Hall of the Vice-Chancellor Secretariat at University of Sindh. Managing Director of the academy,
After a six-month vacancy, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) formally welcomed its new chairman on Friday, with Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (Sitara-i-Imtiaz) assuming office and unveiling an ambitious agenda aimed at revitalising Pakistan’s higher education sector. The new chairman
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Tuesday hosted a high-level meeting between a delegation from Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) and representatives of leading Pakistani universities to explore long-term and transformative research partnerships. The session focused on strengthening academic collaboration in
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has successfully completed a Pilot Review of Institutional Performance and Enhancement at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) Peshawar, held from January 26 to 28, 2026, in accordance with
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to protecting higher education institutions from the growing threat of drug abuse, calling for a unified, student-centered approach that combines enforcement with prevention, counselling and
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has issued a public warning after a fake notification concerning attendance policies in Punjab’s colleges and universities began circulating widely on social media platforms. According to the HEC, the fraudulent document, dated January